WSJ: How Much Do You Know About Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Take Our Quiz.

 

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Black Friday is almost here. But how much do you know about it?

For decades, the day after Thanksgiving has marked the start of the shopping rush for the holiday season. What was once a single-day event has now grown to include Thanksgiving Day, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.

Over the years, Black Friday has been surrounded by little-known details—and common misperceptions. Take our quiz and find out how much you really know.

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When was the term “Black Friday” first coined in reference to the retail industry?

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What company popularized the day after Thanksgiving as the start of the holiday shopping season?

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Shopping on the day after Thanksgiving has become a global event. How much money did people spend globally from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday last year?

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